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(LADO), Child Exploitation Online Protection Centre (CEOP) for eSafety concerns and NSPCC helplines should be available
Ÿ A process for recording incidents, concerns and referrals and storing these securely in compliance with relevant legislation, and kept for a time speci ed by your insurance company
Ÿ Guidance on con dentiality and information sharing, legislation compliant, which clearly states that the protection of the child or vulnerable adult is the most important consideration
Ÿ A code of behaviour for trustees, staff and volunteers; the consequences of breaching the code are clear and linked to disciplinary and
grievance procedures
Ÿ Safe recruitment, selection and vetting procedures that include checks into the eligibility and suitability of all trustees, staff and volunteers who have direct or indirect (e.g. helpline/email) contact with children and vulnerable adults. In the case of trustees, because of their position within the charity, the Charity Commission takes the view that whenever there is a legal entitlement to obtain a DBS check in respect of such a trustee, a check should be carried out. A complaints procedure which is an open and well publicised way in which adults and children can voice concerns about unacceptable and/or abusive behaviour should also be included
Ÿ Systems to ensure that all staff and volunteers working with children and vulnerable adults are monitored and supervised, and that they have opportunities to learn about child and vulnerable adult protection in accordance with their roles and responsibilities. Safeguarding induction training is now mandatory for all those who work directly with children and vulnerable adults
Ÿ Requirements for trustees, staff and volunteers to learn about child and vulnerable adult protection in accordance with and as appropriate to their roles and responsibilities
It is important that each charity’s safeguarding policy and procedures are tailored to the type of contact that the charity has with children. It also needs to take into account any particular vulnerabilities of the children with whom the charity has contact, for example, disabled children who are at increased risk of abuse, babies and toddlers who are vulnerable due to their age and dependence on adults. Again, this information is covered in the CSAS policies and procedures and you should familiarise yourself with the procedures in place.
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